The purpose of this phase is to provide initial planning and preparation for your SAP project. Although each SAP project has its own unique objectives, scope, and priorities; the steps in Phase 1 help you to identify and plan the primary focus areas that need to be considered.
The SAP Solution Manager is
the primary tool designed to support you throughout the implementation of your
mySAP.com solution until your solution is productive. The SAP Solution Manager
offers central access to the following tools, methodology and preconfigured
content, which you can use during the implementation of your mySAP.com
solution:
· Preconfigured content for the evaluation and implementation of e-business solutions
· AcceleratedSAP (ASAP) methodology for the implementation of e-business solutions
· Tried and tested implementation and test tools, for example, the Implementation Guide (IMG) or the Test Workbench
The SAP Solution Manager also provides an authoring environment that can be used to create an e-business solution specific to your enterprise.
As you prepare for your SAP
implementation, you must address several important issues at the beginning of
the project. These include:
· Defining your project goals and objectives
· Clarifying the scope of your implementation
· Defining your implementation strategy
· Defining the overall project schedule and implementation sequence
· Establishing the project organization and committees
· Assigning resources
By addressing these issues early in your implementation, you help ensure that the project will proceed efficiently and establish a solid foundation for a successful SAP implementation.